Larkspur girl, 15, says she escaped robbers on bike path

A 15-year-old Larkspur girl with martial arts experience reported that she fended off a robbery attempt on a bike path, police said Monday.

The girl, a tutor, said the incident occurred around 5 p.m. Friday when she was walking home on the bike path at Ward Street after a tutoring session, said Twin Cities police Sgt. Paul Barrolaza.

The girl reported that an attacker approached and punched her in the face, and she fought him off by punching him in the groin, Barrolaza said. Another robber appeared, and she fled.

The girl did not seek medical treatment or report the incident, but she told her boyfriend, who later left a note on a door of the school resource officer.

The first robber was described as white and 16 to 20 years old with very dark hair, a dark green hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, police said. The other was described as white and 16 to 20 years old with "mousy" brown hair, a dark T-shirt and blue jeans.

Twin Cities police have received no reports of similar incidents, but are increasing patrols in the area. Anyone with information can call 927-5150.